'An astonishing book: a work of exploration, into the most distant place and language, but also a revelation of the way language is shaped by thought and circumstance.' - The Times
Daniel Everett was born in California. He lived for many years in the Amazon jungle and conducted research on over a dozen indigenous languages of Brazil. He has published on sound structure, grammar, meaning, culture and language. He has been the subject of endless controversy in academic circles and is currently Professor of Linguistics at Illinois State University.
Destined to become a classic
*The Independent*
Everett writes simply and persuasively about language ... a
fascinating thesis ... his courage and conviction should give
linguists pause for thought
*Guardian*
A remarkable book. It is written with an immediacy even a Pirahã
might envy, and its conjunction of physical and intellectual
adventure is irresistible
*Sunday Times*
This is an astonishing book: a work of exploration, into the most
distant place and language, but also a revelation of the way
language is shaped by thought and circumstance.
*The Times*
Fascinating
*The Times*
"Going native" has seldom led to a book as challenging and
appealing as this memoir
*Independent*
Thorough, thought-provoking ... vivid details are combined with
broader questions
*Independent on Sunday*
Quite extraordinary
*Sunday Tribune*
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